Mildenhall A-level results 2024: Mildenhall College Academy students happy and proud with staff also delighted following improved grades

Students at Mildenhall College Academy are happy and proud after finding out their A-levels results with staff also delighted following improved grades from last year.

Out of the school’s cohort of 76 Year 13 students, 100 per cent of those who took exams this year achieved a pass in one or more subjects.

Nearly 90 per cent of students in the academy achieved a grade C or equivalent in one or more of their subjects.

Head boy Aron Mazey, 18, of Beck Row, received an A* in maths, biology and chemistry and an A in further maths.

He said: “I’m very happy, I’ve had a great time at sixth form and I feel really good.

“I want to thank all the support I’ve had as I’m delighted with these grades and I’m just glad the hard work has paid off.

“Being head boy has been a fantastic opportunity over the last year. I’ve given my ideas, I’ve learnt some new skills and it’s just been incredible.”

Aaron said he’s now ready for what the future holds which includes moving to the University of Leeds to study biochemistry.

Head girl Page Renyard, 18, got Bs in English literature, sociology, and her EPQ as well as a distinction star in business.

Page, of Methwold, said: “I must admit my grades weren't exactly what I was expecting but I’m still proud of what I achieved and I’m very content.

“I found the exams pleasant and I actually enjoyed the process of doing them. They were definitely easier than doing GCSEs.

“I’m now excited for what’s ahead.”

On being head girl for the last year which included organising a midsummer ball, Page said: “It was a bit of extra work to do but it was amazing on the whole and I got to know people I never would’ve normally spoken to.

“I’m quite shy so being head girl took me out of my comfort in the best way possible.”

Page will be studying sociology at University College London next year.

Oliver Merta was on holiday so couldn’t pick up his results from the school but secured A*s in maths, biology and chemistry.

Ethan Bright, of Mildenhall, received an A* in maths, an A in further maths, and a B in chemistry and computer science.

The 18-year-old said: “I passed all my mocks so that helped a lot to give me some confidence going into the exams.

“I’m really grateful for all the teachers I’ve had who have really helped me and just been brilliant.

“I’m now looking forward to going to Warwick University to study automotive engineering.”

Sophie Burrell, 18, of Holywell Row, received three As in English Literature, psychology and criminology.

“To be honest I really struggled with the exams and thought I hadn’t done well at all,” she said.

“So this morning was a big shock to me that I got the grades I have but I’m really happy with them.

“I tend to doubt myself so it was really a big relief for me.”

Sophie is looking to study psychology at the University of East Anglia in September and hopes to work in a prison in the future.

Nicola Hood, principal at the academy, said: “We are delighted with the achievements of our students this year.

“Their success is testament to the hard work of the students and their teachers as well as the families who support them. Completing courses at Key Stage 5 is no easy task and the commitment, team work and dedication shown over the two years is to be commended.

“Our students have done amazingly well and have successfully gained places at universities, higher apprenticeships and in employment.

“We thank the students for the wider contributions they have made to the MCA community as well as their well-deserved results.”

James Oxley, head of Academy, added: “Our impressive results show an improvement from last year and prove that the highest possible grades can be achieved at MCA6.

“I am so proud of this cohort. My colleagues and I wish our students all the best as they embark upon their next chapter.

“They have worked so hard with us and they deserve great success.”

For full results from across the county, click here.

Garry Trott, director of secondary education, said: “There has been a pleasing improvement in A Level results across Mildenhall College Academy this year, which is to be celebrated.

“Whilst a range of key measures have increased, it is the individual successes and stories that we need to celebrate for students, families and staff.

“For many of these students, they are about to embark on exciting new opportunities at university and in employment. Well done to both students and staff.”